Manufacturing · West Point, GA

Powertech America, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Powertech America, INC. ranks #27,333 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$13,225
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#27,333
of 99,447 penalized employers

Powertech America, INC. in West Point, GA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,225. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Powertech America, INC. 5 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 1.6 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #27,333 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Jcim US LLC in Romulus, MI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $13,230 in current penalties.

1.6
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#27,333
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 67/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Powertech America, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Powertech America, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$13,225 Bottom 27% least affordable more affordable than 27% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Powertech America, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0015.230.445.760.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedASARCO LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15SWOBODA INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22SWEET SPECIALTY SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9PIRAMAL GLASS - USA,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 37PRODUCERS DAIRY FOOD…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11HD RAMPS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6EVERBRITE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11CPG BUILDING PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6FELDMEIER EQUIPMENT,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9IOWA ALUMINUM INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8WESTROCK COATED BOAR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4REFLECTIONS GRANITE …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 58ALCOM INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6DURA-STRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17BERNHARDT FURNITURE …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14MERCK & COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0FCA LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14BARRY CALLEBAUT USA …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14SIERRA PACIFIC INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7Powertech America, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8
Powertech America, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 8 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Powertech America, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Powertech America, INC. is the #12,742 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($13,225).

How Powertech America, INC. Compares

Powertech America, INC.'s 1.60 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2011-08-18

Last Inspection

2016-03-11

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,645

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.6 violations per visit. That's $2,645 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$29,850

Current Penalty Amount

$13,225

Penalty Reduction

55.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,625 from the initial assessment of $29,850. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Powertech America, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Powertech America, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 8 8.0
Total Penalty $13,225 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,645 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Powertech America, INC., both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,225 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Powertech America, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Powertech America, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 5 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Powertech America, INC. have?
Powertech America, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,225.
How many OSHA inspections has Powertech America, INC. had?
Powertech America, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-18 and the most recent on 2016-03-11. This averages 1.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Powertech America, INC.?
Powertech America, INC. has been assessed $13,225 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $29,850 (a 55.7% reduction).
Does Powertech America, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Powertech America, INC. has 4 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Powertech America, INC. operate in?
Powertech America, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336350). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Powertech America, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Powertech America, INC. ranks #27,333 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Powertech America, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Powertech America, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $13,225 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jcim US LLC in Romulus, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $13,230 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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